Overview

• An inquiry by Sheikhpura Police found that Station House Officer Praveen Chandra Diwakar beat 26-year-old e-rickshaw driver Pradyuman Kumar and forced him to lick his spit after demanding his caste
• Superintendent of Police Baliram Chaudhary confirmed the assault allegations and suspended Diwakar from active duty
• Allegations of casteist slurs and public humiliation remain under investigation by higher authorities
• The victim is receiving treatment at Sheikhpura Sadar Hospital while local MLA Sudarshan Kumar presses for comprehensive accountability
• The incident has intensified concerns over police impunity and caste discrimination in Bihar and fueled calls for broader systemic reform